Serengeti Safari Open at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s newest ride, Serengeti Flyer, is now open to all guests. The park’s latest attraction, which opened today, 27th February, is the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind. It provides riders with breathtaking views of the park’s expansive 65-acre...
Honeymoon at the Helm
Helm has provided their tips for skippering a vessel for your tailored adventure on the high seas. Perhaps venturing out to deep blue waters, setting sail into the wind or island hopping is a must on a bucket list. To satisfy that customer looking...
Florida Keys Celebrates 200 Years of Paradise with Events
Visitors to the Florida Keys can join in celebrating the bicentennial of the subtropical island chain this year. Festivities start with a “200 Years of Paradise Kick-off Concert” on 25 March in Key West.
Celebrations will salute the 200th anniversary of the Florida legislature’s founding...
Virgin Atlantic Poaches British Airways UK & Ireland Sales Chief Luke Goggin
Virgin Atlantic has poached British Airways UK & Ireland sales chief Luke Goggin.
Mr Goggin will join Virgin Atlantic in August as its new vice president of global sales. He will be in charge of Virgin Atlantic’s global sales performance.
Mr Goggin said: “I have long...
Top 6 Spots in California’s Central Valley
California’s Central Valley is home to elegant stretches of vineyards, winding hiking trails through tall pine trees, emerald green lakes and incredible farm-to-fork restaurants and sustainable culinary experiences.
In this rich agricultural area, you will find gateway cities and towns to world-famous national parks...
War in Ukraine, One Year On – The Impact on Tourism
One year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, ForwardKeys has analysed the impact of the war on travel. It reveals a number of trends, some expected and others surprising.
Predictably, sanctions and the ban on direct flights between Russia and most of the EU...
What’s New in the Travel Directory
Each week, we’ve been bringing you a round up of the new additions to ITTN’s Travel Directory, so this week, we wanted to do something a little different… Check out this useful video recorded by Carrie to help you navigate The Travel Directory –...
Minister of State Makes Inaugural Visit to Shannon Airport
The Shannon Airport Group today welcomed Minister Jack Chambers TD to Shannon Airport, in what was his inaugural visit as Minister of State for the Department of Transport.
The Minister, who was met by Conal Henry, Chair of the Shannon Airport Group, and the Group CEO Mary Considine, was briefed on the facilities and operations at the airport and...
Aer Lingus ‘Recovering Well’ as it Returns to Profitability
Aer Lingus has said it is “recovering well” on the back of showing its first profit since the pandemic crisis, which decimated the tourism industry.
As part of parent company IAG’s annual results, Aer Lingus has reported an operating profit of €45m (before exceptional items...
IAG Agrees to Buy Air Europa in Full for €400m
Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG iooks finally set to acquire Spanish carrier Air Europa in full.
The group – which already owns 20% of Air Europa - announced that it has reached agreement to acquire the 80% it currently doesn’t own for €400m.
The...
US Actor Patrick Duffy Named International Guest of Honour for St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin
US actor Patrick Duffy has been named as this year’s International Guest of Honour for the national St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin on March 17.
The announcement was made jointly by Tourism Ireland and the St Patrick’s Festival company.
The actor – who was born...
Passenger Caps Will Make a Return to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport will again reintroduce passenger caps in April and May. It will continue its recruitment drive for the forthcoming summer peak season but the move is aimed to alleviate pressure on infrastructure at the busiest times of the day.
This news follows last...
Ireland West Airport…Here Comes the Sun!
This summer Ryanair will operate their biggest ever schedule from Ireland West Airport. Over 100 weekly flights to 16 destinations across the UK and Europe, including flights to all the main European hot spots.
Lanzarote
Ryanair will commence a new Lanzarote service on March 28th 2023...
Lounge at Belfast City Airport to Undergo €1.4m Refurbishment
Europe’s largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has announced a major refurbishment of the lounge at Belfast City Airport with a total investment of £1.2m (€1.4m) assigned to enhance its offering.
In partnership with concept design specialists DV8 Designs, the existing lounge area will be extended...
MSC Euribia Naming Ceremony Set for Copenhagen on June 8
MSC Cruises announced today that the Naming Ceremony for MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC Euribia, will take place in Copenhagen on 8 June.
The new flagship will become MSC Cruises’ second ship to be powered by LNG one of the world’s cleanest marine fuels available at...
Visiting Orlando in 2023 – What’s New & Improved!
ITTN’s Shane Cullen reports from Florida Huddle. This feature focuses on the much-loved destination of Orlando, Florida. It is home to world-class theme parks and MICHELIN Starred restaurants. This year it has a host of new attractions and experiences for travellers. It is easy...
Amazing Easter Offers From New Package Holiday Provider – Oceanbooking!
Oceanbooking is the first direct sales platform that successfully offers travel agents the most authentic collection of holidays in Tenerife all in one place, with no intermediaries and with unbeatable prices guaranteed!
This is possible thanks to the fact that Oceanbooking has contracted rates with...
Dublin Ranked 5th Best European City for Stag and Hen Parties
Dublin has been ranked high amongst the best cities in Europe for stag and hen parties.
The analysis, conducted by Finnish casino review site Bonusetu, has used casinos, nightlife, hotels and fine dining as its main metrics to measure a city’s attractiveness for a pre-wedding...
American Airlines to Resume Three Routes to Dublin
American Airlines is to resume three of its routes to Dublin in the Spring.
The airline will recommence its Chicago-Dublin, Charlotte-Dublin and Dallas/Fort Worth-Dublin routes over the next couple of months.
The Dallas/Forth Worth route will restart on April 4, followed by Charlotte on May 4...
ITTN Meets the President, Normandy Region – Spotlight on Norman-Irish Links
Last evening, ITTN found itself at Chez Max, on Kildare Street. Chez Max is nestled inside the Alliance Francaise building which also houses the French Library, and is a gem of a café. It was this café that hosted the delegation from Normandy -...
